All subjects surveyed showed signs of anxiety that occurs specifically in relation to a certain situation or object.
The following questions were contained on the survey. Individual phobic symptoms included insects, Scores for individual phobic symptoms ranged from 0 to 4:0 = no information; 1 = no; 2 = doubtful; 3 = mild; and 4 = moderate to severe.
RESULTS:
Frequency of reported phobias. (Males/Females) reported having greater number of phobia symptoms. The comparison was x % versus x%, which was/was not statistically significant.
More than x percent of individuals reported only one phobic symptom and more than x percent reported two or fewer symptoms; one individual reported four or more symptoms. The break down by gender was:
The top 5 phobias found for this age group where 1)fear of clowns 2) fear of the dentist-dentophobia 3)fear of the dark-achluophobia 4)fear of heights-hypsiphobia 5)fear of spiders-arachnophobia.
Frequencies
Phobia(s)
Gender
Discussion
As expected, x percent of youths of both genders report at least one case where phobia symptoms occurred; x percent have experienced more than one. The most prevalent forms of phobia are: In the "other" category, youths added (items).
However, it was not expected that females and males would have similar phobias and number of symptom reactions (change depending on results).
This topic was studied, because it is hoped that children at a younger age can be provided with support and information that will reduce any fears that arise when getting older. Although many fears may be innate, it is believed that some of learned from society and peers. Correct information will help youth better handle situations objectively as they arise.
If this study was repeated, it would be important to have a larger sample and use survey instruments that are professionally designed to measure phobias and the resultant reactions. It would also be necessary to have a blind group for validity purposes and that the survey be taken without being in a group with other youths. There may be the possibility that...
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